SteveW Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Just a quick one really, I'm in the process of fitting my new discs and pads to the back of my car (turbogrooves and yellowstuffs) and I'm just wondering if I should threadlock the caliper bolts when I put it all back together? there seemed to be some threadlock on them when I took them apart but can't be 100% could have just been other rubbish. If I should threadlock them will Loctite 648 be ok? Strictly speaking its for gears on motor shafts etc but I have some lying around from other jobs? Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Like you say they will have a little threadlock on from the factory normally a blue colour. Wont do any harm to put a bit back on Sounds fine the stuff you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Caliper bolts should ideally be torqued to the right spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 As Sunset said I would get the correct torque setting and maybe use temporary locktight. You can buy it online..It keeps the bolt solid but will be eaiser to remove if you ever have to...Goolge it dude... I'll have a quick look for the torque settings for you. Alexz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Can't find the torque setting on the information I have here, I may have it on Autodata at work. I'll keep you posted dude. Alexz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
130tc Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I've always threadlocked calipers, the vibrations from braking (at any speed) can easily loosen those lugs. Better safe than sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Should always threadlock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexZ Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Your torque settings are below mate Alexz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Its all in the Service Guide if you download it Its a sod to get it torqued up that tight with the car not on ramps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Its not that bad to torque them up on the ground. Just put the wheel on full lock so that the wrench handle is outside the wheel arch when tghtening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Coops Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 i think this is on the rear wheels ? i can imagine it being a mare on the deck, never really done it not on a ramp before but ill have a look 2mow coops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witstu Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Does threadlock take over the role of a grease to aid future removal aswell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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